Hadong and Gurye

  Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River   Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…

Old Is New Again

Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to give Seoul new life   “Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…

Korean Shoe Brands to Know and Picnic in Style

Looking to rock some locally made footwear? We’ve got you covered!

Fashion 5: Undercover Layering

[box_light]Fashion 5: Undercover Layering[/box_light] Written by Deanne Nguyen As any lady who’s spent time outside Asia will notice, summer skin is a little more conservative on this side of the world. Though showing a bit of shoulder…
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IFC Mall

  [box_dark]IFC MALL[/box_dark] The IFC Mall is a new mega shopping center located in the space underneath the International Financial Center in Yeouido. The mall features 100 stores and restaurants, including a major bookstore, two-floor…
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STORAGE & CO.

[box_dark]STORAGE & CO. | 스토리지앤코[/box_dark] Standing up as another positive addition to the growing menswear scene in Hongdae, Storage and Co. opened its doors last year. The shop is filled with carefully selected and well-organized…
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Mecenatpolis

  [box_dark]Mecenatpolis | 메세나폴리스[/box_dark] Located at Hapjeong Station, Mecenatpolis is the latest addition to Seoul’s mixed-use commercial district that embraces shopping, entertainment, and residential compounds.…
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Ayasophia Wedding Dress

  Ayasophia Wedding Dress | 아야소피아 웨딩드레스 This cozy hanok shop hidden away in an alley near Bukchon’s Jeongdok Library deals almost exclusively in wedding dresses. You can try on dresses before making up…
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Times Square

  Times Square | 타임스퀘어 Yeongdeungpo’s Times Square shopping mall is one of Seoul’s more visually appealing shopping centers thanks to its futuristic design by Junglin Architecture. Like any proper Korean shopping…